Jack and Ismael are talking on the phone. Read their conversation and do the exercises.

Jack: Hi, Ismael. How are you?

Ismael: Hi, Jack. I'm OK but I've got loads of homework.

Jack: Me too, but would you like to come with us to the cinema tonight?

Ismael: Who's "us"?

Jack: Me, Jamie, Nicola and Selina.

Ismael: OK, and what's the film?

Jack: We don't know. We can't decide. There's that new horror film, 'Light and Dark'.

Ismael: No, no, no! I don't like horror films.

Jack: OK, well, there's a comedy about a school.

Ismael: Oh, no more school, please! What about a romcom?

Jack: Romcom?

Ismael: You know, romantic comedy, boy meets girl...

Jack: What? Really? No, I hate romantic films. I like action.

Ismael: Well, there's a new science fiction film, 'Alien attacks'.

Jack: OK, I like science fiction. Let's see that.

Ismael: OK, I'll ask the others if they like sci-fi.

Jack: What time is the film?

Ismael: At 8 o'clock. Let's meet at 7:30 outside the cinema.

Jack: OK. See you later.

Ismael: Bye.

Activity - Check your understanding:

multiple choice

Circle the best answer to complete these sentences.

1. Ismael is ___________________.

a. OK, but a bit ill b. OK, but has a lot of homework c. OK, but a bit bored

2. 'Light and dark' is ______________.

a. a horror film b. a science fiction film c. a romantic comedy

3. The comedy film is about ____________.

a. a family b. a shop c. a school

4. Jack hates __________________.

a. horror films b. romantic films c. science fiction films

To find more English language activities visit www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglishteens

©British Council 2020

逢星期五見報